Practice Improvement Oral Abstract Session-Practice Improvement Oral Abstract Session

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During the conference in Rochester, Minnesota, a presentation was given about the "Heartbeat to Home" initiative, focusing on same-day dismissal post-heart procedures to free hospital beds during COVID-19. The clinical nurse specialist emphasized rapid adaptation to this approach due to the pandemic bed crisis. The project entailed tailoring strategies for certain patient groups without compromising quality care, resulting in significant bed savings over time. The program saw a 51% improvement in same-day dismissals for device cases and a 121% increase for EP practices in the first three months, saving 184 beds. Additionally, the long-term outcome showed a 65% and 250% increase respectively in same-day dismissals, saving thousands of bed spaces.<br /><br />Concurrently, other presentations detailed innovations in AF management, including left atrial appendage occlusion, enhancement of medication adherence using visual charts, and sustainable pacemaker reuse in impoverished regions. Notable insights involved integrating quality measurements to improve anticoagulation rates and patient care, with international efforts to scale access to CIEDs in underprivileged areas. The shared goal was optimizing clinical outcomes, resource utilization, and patient education across diverse healthcare settings.

Keywords

Heartbeat to Home

same-day dismissal

COVID-19

bed savings

AF management

pacemaker reuse

anticoagulation

CIEDs access

patient education